Redline Time Attack is a North American auto racing series, founded by Nikolas Malechikos and Chris Willard, that emerged with its first racing season in 2006. The West Coast Operations are still being held Today but the East Coast Operations were suspended in 2011 because it was no longer financially viable to continue. The basic format of time-attack racing is that production based sports cars compete for the fastest single lap around a paved road course. The cars range from lightly modified to very heavily modified production cars. Cars are classed based on their drive type (FWD, RWD, or AWD) and level of modification. Time Attack is most often associated with Japanese autos, because the sport originated in Japan. However, all makes and models are allowed to compete in Redline Time Attack events. The courses are typically popular paved road courses such as Buttonwillow, Laguna Seca, Sebring, or Autobahn. Since drivers compete against the clock, instead of wheel-to-wheel as in traditional road course racing, the potential risk to participants is minimized. It is common for participants to use their daily driven autos in competition in the entry classes. The higher classes include semi and fully professional racing teams who often have some level of sponsorship. In addition to the traditional Time Attack, Redline Time Attack also includes a Super Session which consists of a 5 lap sprint race with a traditional wheel-to-wheel format. Participation is limited to teams with a sufficiently fast qualifying lap and possessing a car with the required safety equipment. Classes The three classes are described below, with each class subdivided by drive type; (FWD, RWD, or AWD). Enthusiast New for 2011. Enthusiast Class will not be part of the Redline Pro Time Attack Series beginning in 2011. ** Street Tire The Street Tire Class is intended for vehicles that are "Street Legal" and use DOT approved Street Tires. Competitive cars in this class typically have in excess of 300 wheel-horsepower, with some of the fastest above 500 wheel-horsepower. The Street Tire Class is the most popular class based on participation. Notable changes for 2011: "Pro" drivers are allowed, vehicles do not need to be currently registered with the DMV, mandatory safety requirements Modified The Modified Class allows extensive modification and does not require that the vehicle maintain a registration for street use. Cars are allowed the use of R-Compound track tires as well as much flexibility